Tides Today & Tomorrow in Cape May Harbor, NJ

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, August 15, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Cape May Harbor, NJ.
Next low tide : in 1h 53m at 4:17 am (-0.2 ft)
Next high tide : 10:42 am (5.2 ft)
Sunset today : 7:54 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:13 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (11% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8535901
Common Questions About Tides

Cape May Harbor, NJ Tides - Feb 1957

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri8:454.69:063.82:14-0.22:47-0.47:055:20New Moon1Fri
2Sat9:194.49:403.82:48-0.23:19-0.37:045:21Waxing Crescent2Sat
3Sun9:524.210:143.83:240.03:50-0.27:045:22Waxing Crescent3Sun
4Mon10:273.910:513.84:020.14:25-0.17:035:24Waxing Crescent4Mon
5Tue11:043.711:323.84:450.35:030.07:025:25Waxing Crescent5Tue
6Wed11:463.55:340.45:450.07:015:26First Quarter6Wed
7Thu12:183.912:353.36:290.56:340.17:005:27First Quarter7Thu
8Fri1:134.01:363.27:330.57:320.16:585:28First Quarter8Fri
9Sat2:194.12:523.28:460.48:40-0.16:575:29First Quarter9Sat
10Sun3:304.44:043.49:550.19:49-0.36:565:31Waxing Gibbous10Sun
11Mon4:344.75:063.710:55-0.310:51-0.66:555:32Waxing Gibbous11Mon
12Tue5:325.16:034.111:50-0.711:50-0.96:545:33Waxing Gibbous12Tue
13Wed6:275.46:584.512:41-1.06:535:34Full Moon13Wed
14Thu7:215.57:504.812:46-1.21:30-1.36:525:35Full Moon14Thu
15Fri8:115.68:405.11:39-1.42:16-1.46:505:36Full Moon15Fri
16Sat9:005.49:295.12:30-1.43:02-1.36:495:37Waning Gibbous16Sat
17Sun9:485.110:195.03:22-1.23:49-1.16:485:38Waning Gibbous17Sun
18Mon10:394.611:124.84:16-0.94:39-0.86:475:40Waning Gibbous18Mon
19Tue11:324.25:14-0.55:31-0.56:455:41Third Quarter19Tue
20Wed12:064.612:263.76:13-0.16:25-0.26:445:42Third Quarter20Wed
21Thu1:034.31:253.47:140.27:220.16:435:43Third Quarter21Thu
22Fri2:044.12:313.18:200.48:230.36:415:44Third Quarter22Fri
23Sat3:104.03:393.19:250.49:260.46:405:45Waning Crescent23Sat
24Sun4:104.14:363.210:230.410:220.36:395:46Waning Crescent24Sun
25Mon5:014.25:253.411:120.211:110.26:375:47Waning Crescent25Mon
26Tue5:464.36:093.611:560.111:570.06:365:48Waning Crescent26Tue
27Wed6:294.46:503.812:35-0.16:345:49New Moon27Wed
28Thu7:084.57:284.012:38-0.11:11-0.26:335:50New Moon28Thu
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (8535901)

Common Questions About Cape May Harbor, NJ Tides

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What time does the tide turn (slack tide) in Cape May Harbor, NJ today?

Slack tide in Cape May Harbor, NJ is approximately 7:29 am — midway between the next high and low tide, when tidal current is weakest. This is the preferred window for boat crossings, underwater visibility, and fishing in areas with strong currents.

Is this week a spring tide or neap tide in Cape May Harbor, NJ?

Cape May Harbor, NJ is currently in a spring phase. Tonight's moon is 11% illuminated. Spring tides (largest swings) occur near new and full moons; neap tides (smallest swings) occur near first and third quarter moons. Tidal ranges this week are near their weekly maximum.

What datum are Cape May Harbor, NJ tide heights measured from?

Tide heights on this page are measured from Mean Lower Low Water (MLLW), the U.S. NOAA standard. A height of 0 ft represents the 19-year average of each day's lower low tide. Negative values indicate a "minus tide" — water levels below that long-term reference.

What factors can affect the tide predictions for Cape May Harbor, NJ?

Tide predictions for Cape May Harbor, NJ come from NOAA's harmonic analysis and are typically accurate within about ±10 minutes on timing and ±0.5 ft on height. Actual water levels can deviate further due to sustained winds, atmospheric pressure changes, river flow, and storm surge. During major weather events, be sure to check US Harbors weather pages for factors that could impact tidal predictions.

Which NOAA station provides tide data for Cape May Harbor, NJ?

Tide data for Cape May Harbor, NJ is sourced from NOAA Station #8535901. View the official NOAA station page at https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/stationhome.html?id=8535901.

What is the moon phase in Cape May Harbor, NJ tonight?

Tonight the moon over Cape May Harbor, NJ is Waxing Crescent (11% illuminated). This places Cape May Harbor, NJ in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum this week.

US Harbors Tidal Data

The data in our tide charts, tide tables, and tide graphs is provided by NOAA and others. These predictions are derived mathematically from numerous inputs, including data from historical tide stations and nearby locations where sensors are actively recording. As shown in the tide graph at the top of this page, “Predicted” tides (blue) are what forecasting models expect to happen. “Observed” tides (red) are those recorded by local sensors in real time, overlaid on the predictions for direct comparison. We display Observed water levels for a select group of harbors including Portland, Maine, where a physical sensor monitors water levels in real time.

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